Stir-fried ground Chicken with Thai Basil

 Experience the authentic flavors of Thailand with this delicious stir-fried ground chicken dish, bursting with the unique aroma of Thai basil.  Typically found on the vibrant streets of Thailand, this popular dish is traditionally made with ground beef.  However, we will use diced chicken breast for a lighter and equally tasty alternative.  You’ll be surprised at how easily this mouthwatering dish comes together using a few essential ingredients from your kitchen and a trusty frying pan.  The key to unlocking the true essence of this recipe lies in the Thai basil leaves, which impart a distinct taste that sets it apart from other variations.  While you can substitute with sweet Italian basil, we highly recommend Thai basil for an authentic culinary experience.

Ingredients:

 

Main Ingredients:

• ½ lb chicken breast, finely diced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• ½ cup diced white onion
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• ¼ cup water

Other items:

• 2 Thai hot chilies, sliced
• 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• Steamed white rice (for serving)

Directions:

1.    Preparing the sauce: In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, sriracha, chicken bouillon powder, and water. Set aside.

2.    Dicing the chicken: Finely chop the chicken breast into small cubes for even cooking.

3.    Stir-frying the aromatics: Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.  Add the cooking oil, then sauté the garlic and shallot until fragrant.

4.    Cooking the chicken: Add the diced chicken and stir-fry until it turns white and is fully cooked.

5.    Adding sauce and onions: Pour in the sauce mixture, add the white onion, and stir well.  Let it cook until the sauce slightly reduces.  Adjust seasoning if needed.

6.    Finishing with basil: Turn off the heat, then add the Thai basil.  Stir well to incorporate.

7.    Serving: Plate the stir-fried chicken over steamed white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Tips:

• For extra presentation, lightly fry some basil leaves for garnish.
• You can also slice garlic thinly and fry it until crispy for an added crunch.

Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Thai basil stir-fried chicken!

Also:

You can fry basil leaves for decoration

Garlic can be sliced ​​and fried to a crisp for decoration